TODAY’S VERSE
“Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.”
Psalms 34:5 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
There is an epidemic of shame. Why is it that we who have been called by Christ, we who have had our sins forgiven, we who have been lavished with the love [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Joy
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Love, Mercy, Praise, Prayer, Self Esteem, Spirituality, trust, understanding, tagged Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, guilt, Healing, Holy Spirit, joy, Love, Mercy, Peace, shame on October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lead My Heart
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Faith, knowledge, tagged discipleship, in Christ, Knowing God, Maturity, meditation, Prayer, Salvation, spiritual disciplines on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.”
II Thessalonians 3:5
TODAY’S THOUGHT
It will take a life time to fully mature in Christ. Although our salvation is immediate, maturing in Christ is a process. But we don’t see it [...]
Fear Not
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Grace, Holy Spirit, Lordship, Peace, Prayer, Spirituality, The Word, Truth, Wisdom, happiness, joy, trust, tagged afraid, answer, Faith, fear, fear not, God, Grace, Jesus, lie, Lordship, Love, Mercy, Peace, Prayer, terror, trust, Truth on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the [...]
Taste The Lord
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Holy Spirit, Lordship, Spirituality, knowledge, meditation, tagged discipleship, Faith, Grace, Holy Spirit, know the Lord, meditation, Prayer, presence of God, Spirituality, spritiual disciplines on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”
Psalms 34:8
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Have you ever stopped to think how many different ways you can experience the Lord? Worship is multi-dimensional. With the use of our mind, God has allowed us the capacity to really know Him and love [...]
Filled with The Spirit
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Holy Spirit, Lordship, Spirituality, tagged disciple, filled withthe Spirit, Holy Spirit, influence, Lordship of Christ, obedience, submit on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power.”
Luke 4:14 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
When I read today’s passage I can’t help but think, “If Jesus needed to be filled with the Holy Spirit, shouldn’t I be?” Paul writes about this very thing. He writes, “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. [...]
Unforgiveness
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Forgiveness, Grace, Hope, Mercy, tagged abandonment, forgiven, Forgiveness, God's love, Grace, Mercy, Salvation, shame, sin on October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
There is a price to pay for concealing our sin. A guilty conscious can lead to a downward spiral of fear, anger or shame. Unforgiveness can result in a bitter and hardened [...]
Give Him Your Future
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Hope, Lordship, trust, tagged Faith, future, Hope, Jesus, Lordship, surrender, trust, worry on October 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, ‘You are my God!’ My future is in your hands.” Psalms 31:14-15
TODAY’S THOUGHT
How much of our present is influenced by the fear of our future? What will people think of us? What will people say? Have you ever stopped to realize how many times a day [...]
Awestruck
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Grace, Hope, Lordship, Power, Praise, Strength, Worship, trust, tagged Grace, Worship, Praise, Power, majesty, mighty God, Lord Jesus, astonished, stunned, awestruck on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, ‘Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m too much of a sinner to be around you.’ For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him.”
Luke 5:8-9 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Shocked, amazed, astonished, terrified, [...]
Your Heart’s Desire
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Guidance, Lordship, Motivation, Praise, Spirituality, The Word, knowledge, meditation, trust, understanding on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed.”
Psalms 20:4
TODAY’S THOUGHT
At first glance this verse sounds like it came straight from a Chinese Fortune Cookie factory. You read it and think, “Did I see this on a success motivation poster?” But then, if you take the time to remember that this [...]
His Word
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Motivation, The Word, Wisdom, knowledge, understanding, tagged Bible, conviction, correction, Encouragement, equipping, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, inspired, knowledge, teaching, Wisdom, Word of God on October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good [...]
